Is Mitra a god?
No. In Jainism, Mitra is not considered a god. Mitra is known in Hindu and Vedic traditions as a deity connected with truth, order, and friendship (often paired with Varuna). Jain cosmology centers on Tirthankaras, siddhas, gods who protect dharma, and localized deities, but Mitra does not figure as a supreme or divine being in Jain practice. The Jain path emphasizes personal spiritual purification and liberation, not the worship of Mitra as a god. If you’d like, I can share how Jainism uses terms like mitra (friend) in a spiritual or ethical sense.